Temporary Summer Camp Staff - Ellerbe, NC

Are you ready for a summer of amazing experiences and memories that will last a lifetime? We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic individuals to serve as positive role models and mentors for youth, ages 5 - 17 at our American Camp Association accredited summer camp. Qualified candidates will possess patience, fairness, compassion, resilience, great listening skills, and have a passion for the outdoors, fun and developing young people. You will help provide a fun, caring, safe environment in which young people will learn to appreciate nature, enjoy the challenges of adventure activities while creating lasting friendships and memories. You will deliver age appropriate, predetermined curriculum in a variety of camp activities including, but not limited to: target sports, ecology, crafts, swimming, boating, hiking, team challenges, high ropes, photography, sports and games and/or rock climbing. Applicants are required to reside on site and in cabins with children.

We have the following positions available:

• Jr Camp Counselors

• Camp Counselors

• Health Care Coordinator

Jr Camp Counselor:

Jr Camp Counselors are responsible for the daily care and supervision of up to 10 children charged under their care, ranging from ages 5 to 17. Jr Camp Counselors will be paired with a co-counselor to support their supervision of campers. They will foster and maintain positive developmentally sound relationships between and with campers, assist in personal care as needed, be attentive at all times, and assist with a variety of camp activities. These include, but are not limited to, target sports, rock climbing, crafts, and aquatic activities.

Pay starts at $290.

Camp Counselor:

Camp Counselors are responsible for the daily care and supervision of up to 10 children charged under their care, ranging from ages 5 to 17. Camp Counselors will foster and maintain positive developmentally sound relationships between and with campers, assist in personal care as needed, be attentive at all times, and assist with a variety of camp activities and programs. These include, but are not limited to, target sports, rock climbing, crafts, and aquatic activities.

Pay starts at $300.

Health Care Coordinator:

The Health Care Coordinator will be responsible for the general healthcare of our campers during the summer. This individual will be responsible for the organization of medical forms, dispensing medications, providing minor first aid and responding to emergency situations by calling in proper medical technicians if needed.

Pay starts at $450.

Work Schedule:

Workdays will begin around noon on Sunday of each week and end around noon on Friday. Workdays are subject to fluctuations from time to time. These positions demand a high level of responsibility and attention to detail. You will be with the campers 24/7 for meal times and activities to ensure order, timeliness, and cleanliness throughout the camp week.

Once all applications have been reviewed, you will be assigned a position based on your qualifications for that position. We will then notify you as soon as possible regarding the position to which you are assigned.

Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Ellerbe, NC Department Millstone 4H

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Summer Camp Staff - Ellerbe, NC

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 40+ hours per week Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Applicant must be 18 (Camp Counselor/Health Care Coordinator) or 17 (Jr. Camp Counselor) years of age or older, possess a positive attitude, professionalism, a love for sharing knowledge with children, and the ability to work independently & follow directions.

Department Required Skills

• Applicant enjoy working with youth in an outdoor environment

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified

• Prior experience in camp or informal education setting

• Prior experience working with children

Required License or Certification

• n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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